Electrical Design Engineer

Actalent; Huntsville (AL); Remote; USD 110,000 - 207,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer in Huntsville, AL, with a strong background in military-grade hardware. You will design, analyze, and test complex electrical systems, leveraging AI-driven and digital engineering practices to accelerate development cycles.

The role emphasizes collaboration across software, mechanical, and systems teams, with remote‑or‑on‑site options. Compensation ranges 80–150 USD per hour for contract‑to‑hire engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• 10–15 years of experience in electrical systems hardware design and integration.
• Experience creating and maintaining cable diagrams and electrical schematics.
• Proficiency with Altium and AutoCAD Electrical or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and test electrical systems for military products to meet performance, reliability, and compliance goals.
• Analyze, design, integrate, and test hardware including boards and subsystems.
• Perform trade studies and capability analyses to select optimal options.
• Create test fixtures and prototypes to diagnose and validate components and system behavior.
• Document results and drive corrective actions and improvements with cross‑functional teams.
• Collaborate with software, mechanical, and systems engineering for full integration.

Skills

Electrical systems design

Altium

AutoCAD Electrical

Systems integration

Hardware testing

Cross-functional teamwork

Customer communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field

Tools

Altium Designer

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Design Engineer

Job Description

The Electrical Design Engineer designs, analyzes, integrates, and tests complex electrical systems for military products, accelerating design cycles through forward-leaning, AI-driven and digital engineering approaches. This role collaborates closely with cross-functional teams, customers, and vendors to deliver robust, well-documented hardware solutions and to support the full lifecycle of electrical systems from concept through qualification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and support the development of requirements for electrical systems used in military products, ensuring designs meet performance, reliability, and compliance objectives.
• Analyze, design, develop, integrate, and test electrical systems hardware, including boards, subsystems, and associated components.
• Participate in trade studies, analysis of alternatives, and capability analysis to compare design options and recommend optimal technical solutions.
• Test and evaluate electrical systems as part of a team of engineers, documenting results and driving corrective actions and improvements.
• Develop test fixtures and prototypes as needed to diagnose, validate, or characterize specific components and system behaviors.
• Create and maintain detailed cable diagrams and electrical schematics, ensuring accuracy, traceability, and configuration control.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software, mechanical, and systems engineering, to ensure successful integration of electrical hardware into larger systems.
• Provide technical support to other teams as needed, troubleshooting issues and offering guidance on electrical design and integration.
• Engage with customers and vendors to clarify requirements, discuss design decisions, address technical issues, and support program objectives.
• Accelerate design cycles by applying efficient design practices, tools, and processes that reduce development time while maintaining quality.
• Embrace AI-driven design and forward-leaning engineering methods, incorporating automation and artificial intelligence where appropriate to improve design quality and speed.
• Apply digital engineering practices to model, simulate, and document electrical systems throughout the development lifecycle.
• Identify technical risks related to electrical systems design and integration, and support the development of mitigation strategies.
• Manage and prioritize multiple parallel efforts, ensuring tasks are completed on schedule and aligned with project milestones.

Essential Skills

• Bachelors degree in electrical engineering or a related engineering or science field.
• 1015 years of experience in electrical systems hardware design and integration.
• Strong experience creating and maintaining cable diagrams and electrical schematics.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with both software and hardware teams and technologies.
• Proficiency in electrical design tools such as Altium and AutoCAD Electrical or similar platforms.
• Deep understanding of electrical engineering principles applied to complex systems, particularly in a defense or military product context.
• Proven ability to participate in and contribute to trade studies, analysis of alternatives, and capability analyses.
• Experience developing test fixtures and prototypes for component and system-level testing.
• Strong skills in customer communication, including the ability to explain technical concepts clearly and respond to customer needs.
• Excellent team communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work closely with cross-functional engineering groups.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple parallel efforts while maintaining attention to detail and quality.
• Experience with risk identification and mitigation related to electrical design and integration.
• Comfort with AI-driven and digital engineering concepts, and willingness to apply these approaches to accelerate design cycles.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working on military or defense-related products and understanding of their unique requirements is highly beneficial.
• Experience in automation and artificial intelligence as applied to engineering workflows and design optimization.
• Familiarity with modern digital engineering practices, including model-based approaches and integrated toolchains.
• Ability to support cross-functional teams by providing clear documentation, diagrams, and technical guidance.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to diagnose complex electrical issues using both analytical and hands-on methods.
• Capability to thrive in fast-paced environments where priorities may shift and multiple projects run concurrently.

Work Environment

The role offers flexibility to work either remotely or onsite in Huntsville, Alabama. Onsite work typically occurs in a professional engineering environment with access to standard electronic lab equipment, design tools, and collaboration spaces. Remote team members collaborate through digital communication platforms, engineering software, and shared documentation systems. Work involves close coordination with multidisciplinary engineering teams, as well as regular interaction with customers and vendors, in a culture that values innovation, forward-leaning AI-driven design, and digital engineering practices.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Huntsville, AL.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80.00 - $150.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 19, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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Massachusetts Lie Detector

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.